Providing+Recognition

Read & Reflect
Recognition means recognizing one’s accomplishments and celebrating success and effort. It goes beyond praise to me. A “well done” is wonderful, but actually celebrating an accomplishment with a visual, public and enthusiastic recognition is more meaningful and has a larger impact of motivation, effort and sustainability.
 * 1) What does providing recognition mean to me?**

I send bi-weekly progress reports to our online students in which I recognize their progress. I also send out a monthly newsletter in which I recognize several students who had specific successes in the program.
 * 2) What do I do in my classroom to provide recognition?**

Recognition is much like feedback in that it needs to be targeted and timely and genuine
 * 3) What make providing recognition effective or ineffective?**

One thing I struggle with when giving recognition is the desire to not leave anyone out. When I highlight the success of certain kids how do I ensure that I’m not de-motivating others?
 * 4) What questions do I have about providing recognition in my classroom?**

Apply & Reflec
While my sample may not be directly related to my teaching, it is relevant to motivating a student -- my daughter. Kate and I LOVE New York and go there frequently. We haven't been in over a year. This is her first year in high school and it has been off to a wonderful start. So far she is managing sports, clubs, friends and academics perfectly. We plan to recognize her accomplishments with a trip over the holiday and I though this poster would be a great way to let her know!

I can see how impactful a classroom full of these posters would be highly motivating and a great way to recognize students (just beware of your toner budgets)!